Thread: Charnley Forest hone lapping question

Originally Posted by engine46

Cool, sounds good! I already have it on order so I should have it in a few days.

That was quick, I just got it!!! I also fond an old Smith's knife sharpener & it had a small bottle of it in there but was almost empty.

That's it, it will last you a LONG time as I only use 4-5 drops at a time

Originally Posted by shooter74743

That's it, it will last you a LONG time as I only use 4-5 drops at a time

I could have gone to Lowe's or Ace but my Harley is my only transportation for now & it's wrecked but still drivable & I only go where I need to go for now. I have some money set aside for a good dependable used car but still need a little more money. I'm waiting to sell another larger item. I just sold a Muncie 4 speed the other day I've had for years from my hot rod days. I felt better just ordering it, free shipping to my mailbox so now I have my honing fluid. Thanks Shooter!

Originally Posted by shooter74743

That's it, it will last you a LONG time as I only use 4-5 drops at a time

I just tried it late last night. It worked great. I honed a French straight using my Chosera 1k to set bevel, then my Shapton 1k, 2k, 4k, 6k, 8k & 16k. I then used 4-5 drops of the Smith's & some water. I have a very nice thin bevel with a mirror shiny, sharp edge. I gave it about 100 strokes on the CF.

Give us the important information...how does she shave?

Originally Posted by shooter74743

Give us the important information...how does she shave?

I'll keep ya posted real soon.

Originally Posted by engine46

I'll keep ya posted real soon.

Shave was fantastic. That is the best honing I have done yet!!!!!!!! I'm very impressed.

Good thread. I've owned a CF for a year now, and while it came lapped, its almost due.
Never heard of the chisel burnishing, but it makes perfect sense.
Great community of knowledge here.
Cheers.